![]() I don't ever recall having to change a second set of core plugs in any motor that I've every replaced them all and cleaned the block out of.Ĭhanging all the core plugs is a pita when the motor is in the car. Then I reinstall new steel core plugs with sealant. CUTATANGLE WOOD SHIMS E WOOD BEARING RADIATOR HOSE Y5566 H WOOD PLUGS. Also, after I pull out all the old plugs, I scrape out as much of the crud around the cylinder walls as I can, then flush the block with water until it runs clean. PLAIN WOOD BEARING SHEET BRASS LINING WOOD BLOCK WOOD CAP D B BREAK IN FRAME. The worst two are the two at the back of the motor inside the trans bell. When I took the short cut, and the 2nd one rots through, I usually change the rest of them. NAPA has no part availability for any Cummins freeze plugs, and the dealer only carries steel. Seldom have I gotten away with just changing one plug. Anyone have a source for brass freeze plugs for a 5.9 6BT I know where to get steel - dont want those unless I have no choice. I also have discovered that when one plug rots through, more will follow very soon. ![]() I thought the whole idea of freeze plugs was that if the coolant. I've replaced a lot of freeze/core plugs and have dug out a pretty large amount of sand in the process. FWIW zinc plated steel is a much better choice then brass. My guess would be that getting the sand out of the block after casting may have been pretty hap-hazard, sometimes I've wondered how effectively that really was really done. I've had lots of 318s, as for the "plugs" protecting the block from freezing, the odds are not so good, probably less then 25% to the good. May steer away from my Indian Head if there is something better. including iron, steel, bronze, solder, copper, brass, and aluminum. The Steel ones in the head have a DEEPER RIM that set into the heard DEEPER. In truth and in fact respondents ' products Lo - Temp Anti - Freeze. The Brass body plugs I are shallow around the rims. ![]() What is the best sealer for brass plugs Just curious what everyone is using. Brass Freeze Plugs last LONGER than STEEL.' My problem is: I CAN'T FINE BRASS FREEZE PLUGS FOR THE HEADS :spank: Presently, Steel Freeze Plugs are DEEP SET ONES in the Cylinder Heads. Part Number: MEL-MPE-113BR 3. ![]() Please read these policies FULLY before ordering.Freeze plugs? Core plugs? Yep, one of them. 1 I have always used Permatex Indian Head gasket shellac (brown bottle, blackish goop) on my freeze plugs but I had an engine builder tell me he uses lock tight. Engine Expansion Plugs, Freeze Plugs, Brass, Camshaft Plug and Oil Galley Plugs, Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Plymouth, Kit. Terms and conditions set forth in the terms and conditions linked pages above. This kit includes four large and four small plugs, enough to do one complete engine (two cylinder heads.) Fits all 1963 and later big block Mopar applications, such as cylinder head casting numbers:īy accessing and using this site, and/or ordering any merchandise from us, you agree that you have read and are bound by the policies, No matter how large or how small, EnginePartsCenters has everything you need to return your engine back to its peak performance. These are made from brass, which offers a big upgrade in corrosion resistance from the factory steel plugs. We now offer a kit to replace the freeze plugs in factory iron big block Mopar heads. COMP CAMS Freeze Plug, Complete Engine, Brass / Steel, GM LS-Series, Kit Description Additional information Brand Reviews Related products DURA-BOND Front. I know better than to run straight water any length of time now. Frank Member from Mesquite, TEXAS I have had several steel freeze plugs rust out and leak when I ran straight water for a while due to a radiator leak that kept returning. Run it for a while with just water, then drain the residual out, flush it a time or two and you should be good forever. Brass or steel freeze plugs Discussion in ' The Hokey Ass Message Board ' started by Frank. GM installed steel freeze plugs originally because they are cheap. ![]() Cylinder Head Freeze Plug Kit - Brass-440 SourceĬylinder Heads & Components > Cylinder Head Components > Cylinder Head Freeze Plugs Sealant - almost any will work, but like the above post, the old Pematex Shellac sealant works about as well as any of the expensive exotics. This brass freeze plug Set fits every Oldsmobile V8 engine produced from 1964-1984. ![]()
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